Realmadrid vs Atletico Madrid

Spanish Primera Division, 20h00

Tonight, the Spanish capital will split for the match between bitter rivals, Realmadrid and Atletico. It is not so much about the standings, but as in other derbies is about passion. 

The stats say that Real are favourites, as they won for the last 3 times against Atletico, with the previous two being draws. The hosts are second to Barca in the standings four points behind and have put together a great run of 10 consecutive League wins. 

Both teams will play the return leg away next week in the first knock-out round of the Champions League, but with difficult tasks as Real are travelling to Liverpool with a goal deficit, while Atletico are equal with Porto, 2-2.

Atletico has beaten Barca 4-3 last week, but Real Madrid have a tighter defence which does not suit Aguero or Forlan. Raul has a very good scoring record against today's rivals.

Robben and Gago are out for Realmadrid.

I predict a win for Realmadrid, priced at 7/10.